{"id":2645,"date":"2022-07-30T14:06:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T18:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/?post_type=community&#038;p=2645"},"modified":"2024-12-18T21:13:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:13:50","slug":"questions-to-ask-exterior-painters","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/community\/questions-to-ask-exterior-painters\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Your Exterior Painters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The exterior of your house is an example of the space inside and the people living in it. To make a good impression, even from the road, you\u2019ll want to keep it maintained. This includes protecting it from the elements through the first line of defense: paint! Bringing in a painter can be intimidating if you don\u2019t know what to expect. So, before you head into your appointment with an estimator, arm yourself with some questions you may need answers to. This will help you feel confident in your choice of exterior painters and the job you book. Here are a few to get you started.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2647 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_.png\" alt=\"certapro exterior painters present paint colors to clients\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-960x960.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1251\/2022\/07\/ColorSprings.Res1_.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Do you have references?<\/h2>\n<p>Painting contractors expect this question from potential clients. They will be able to provide you with a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/reviews\/\">happy clients<\/a> and their contact information. Quite a few carry a <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/portfolio\/\">full portfolio<\/a> of images that can show you the before and after work.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, a painter is not going to give you the information of a client that had a less than perfect experience. Nor will you hear about the issues that previous customers may have had. This is why it&#8217;s important to do your own research. With the internet, there are any number of review sites you can visit to get a more unbiased look at the work of the painter.<\/p>\n<h2>2. What is the crew and schedule for my job?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your painting job, you might need several <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/our-team\/\">crew members<\/a> to be on site for a few days. To plan for your family, you need to know this ahead of time. Since there are arrangements to be made before the work starts, it\u2019s only fair you receive a schedule to work with. While some unforeseen circumstances can adjust the schedule, you should have a basic idea of what is happening and when.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 How much will the paint job cost?<\/h2>\n<p>This is probably the biggest question you can ask. Low prices are not always better. They can indicate a painter didn\u2019t understand the scope of work, or they may be less than qualified to handle the job. At the same time, know that you probably won\u2019t get a hard and fast bottom line cost. Things change during a job. If you add or take away any pieces of work, this changes the costs. Your estimate should be close to what you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, pay attention to the pay schedule for your job. It is industry standard that you provide up to 50% of the estimated cost of your job up front. This allows the foreman to gather crew, supplies and reserve dates for your work. The second half of the payment won\u2019t be due until the final walk through of the job. Anything outside of this is considered questionable.<\/p>\n<h2>4. What will be cleaned up after the job is finished?<\/h2>\n<p>Contractors are notorious for leaving messes behind. Painters try to set a standard and clean up properly before they leave the premises. They will remove tools, debris and mess that happens while they are working. Having this included in the contract guarantees that your house will be spotless when they leave.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Do you offer a workmanship warranty?<\/h2>\n<p>Reputable companies working with quality products will always back up their work with warranties. They might not cover a ding in the wall, or when your son got a hold of a marker, but anything that is work or paint related should be fixed. This includes paint failure and workmanship failure. Be sure you get full details of the warranty in writing to go over.<\/p>\n<h1>Get Started with the Best Exterior Painters<\/h1>\n<p>When you work with CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Colorado Springs, you don\u2019t have to worry about any of this! Our professionals are equipped to prepare your exterior for any type of painting job, commercial or residential. We provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/exterior-painters\/\">wide variety of services<\/a> that cover the needs we see on house exteriors, a <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/residential-painting\/services\/color-consulting\/\">color consultation<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/residential-painting\/services\/painting-deck-staining\/\"> deck painting and staining<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/colorado-springs\/residential-painting\/services\/stucco-painting-repair-services\/\">stucco repairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get started on your exterior painting service, call one of the expert team members at <a href=\"tel: 719-465-3118\">719-465-3118<\/a>. You can also fill out our <a href=\"#estimate\">free, no-obligation form<\/a> for a free estimate. CertaPro Painters\u00ae does painting so that you can do life. 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